| Position Title: | Assistant Professor of Biology – Fall 2025 |
| Position Number: | 10043280 |
| Job Category: | Faculty |
| Location: | Dahlonega |
| Department: | Biology |
| Reports To: | Nancy Dalman |
| Opened Date: | |
| Closed Date: | Open until filled but review of applications will be on a rolling basis beginning on March 17, 2025. |
| Desired Start Date: | 08/01/2025 |
Position Information:
The University of North Georgia Department of Biology invites applicants for a ten – month tenure – track position at the assistant professor level. We seek a Computational Biologist who develops and uses mathematical and/or computational models to address fundamental questions in biology. The successful candidate will have a strong background in programming, data analysis, statistics, or machine learning, irrespective of the model system.
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 18,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
Open until filled but review of applications will be on a rolling basis beginning on March 17, 2025.
Required qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in biology or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience in bioinformatics and statistics
- Proficient in computer programming including but not limited to Python, R and/or Perl, C++, and commonly used bioinformatics software for analysis of large data sets.
- Biology teaching experience at the undergraduate level
Preferred qualifications:
- A research program that combines computational and experimental work
- A strong background and understanding of statistical software
- Ability to work with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds
- Candidates who demonstrate an ability to engage in interdisciplinary research are especially welcome.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in general biology plus candidate’s area(s) of expertise
- Scholarly work involving undergraduates
- Advising students
- Service to the department, university, and community
